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OV03 FOK

2003 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,255 mi
Last recorded153,255 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 FOK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 153,255 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 143,921 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 143,921 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 143,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 134,008 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 134,008 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 121,634 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 106,913 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

offside front tyre outside wall perishing but not showing fibres

some play nearside track rod end

w/screen cracked outside zone A

Fail 15 Jul 2014 106,897 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2014 106,897 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside tyre sidewall worn

offside tyre sidewall cracking

screw in offside rear tyre

windscreen cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,213 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,945 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 94,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,916 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 76,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2008 64,317 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 48,794 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,732 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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OV03 FOK is a 2003 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 89,796 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV03 FOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Audi S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV03 FOK registered?

OV03 FOK is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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